Key Dates
Year 7 2026 Enrolments
We are now accepting applications for Year 7, 2026. Apply now
Not ready to apply yet? Book a College tour to learn more about St Patrick's and all it has to offer.
In Term 1, 2025, College Tours will be held on Monday, 10 February at 9.30am and Monday, 24 March at 9.30am.
We look forward to welcoming you to St Patrick's College, Ballarat.
Please note that enrolments for Year 7, 2026, close on 7 February, 2025.
2026 Scholarship Program
To encourage and recognise the pursuit of excellence in all areas of school life, St Patrick’s College offers scholarships in the categories of academic excellence, art, performing arts, music, sport, leadership and general excellence.
Scholarships will be offered to students entering Years 7, 10 and 11 at St Patrick’s College for the 2026 school year.
Scholarships allow for remission of part tuition fees throughout a student’s secondary education and are subject to satisfactory progress and review.
All students applying for a scholarship must sit an examination conducted by Academic Assessment Services to be considered for the program.
Examination date: Saturday 1 March 2025
Registration fees: A fee of $120 is payable at the time of registration. For students sitting the exam remotely within Australia, the fee is $275. For international students, the fee is $300. Please note, all late applications will incur a $100 late fee.
Closing dates: International students applying for a scholarship must register by Friday, 14 February 2025. All other applicants need to register by Wednesday, 19 February 2025. Applications received after these dates will attract a late fee.
For further information please contact the College Registrar on 5331 1688 or email enrolments@stpats.vic.edu.au
Please Note: Scholarship applications for 2025 have now closed.
2025 Term Dates
TERM 1
Years 7 & 12 Commence: Thursday, 30 January
All Students Commence: Friday, 31 January
Public Holiday: Monday, 10 March
Classes Conclude: Friday, 4 April
TERM 2
Classes commence: Tuesday, 22 April
Public Holidays: Friday, 25 April (ANZAC Day) & Monday, 9 June (King’s Birthday)
Classes Conclude: Friday, 4 July
TERM 3
All Students Commence: Tuesday, 22 July
Boarders’ Exeat: Monday, 18 August
Classes Conclude: Friday, 12 September
VCE Practice Exams: Monday, 15 September – Friday, 19 September
TERM 4
All Students Commence: Monday, 6 October
Boarders' Exeat: Monday, 3 November & Tuesday, 4 November (Melbourne Cup)
Year 10-11 Head Start: Monday, 24 November – Tuesday, 9 December
Classes Conclude: Tuesday, 9 December
